Hammerhead Team Journal

For Hammerhead ambassador Marty Merritt, cycling is more than just a sport or hobby; it's a community that cares for one another. As a founding member of the Black Foxes, he strives to make cycling more accessible - especially those underrepresented in the sport.

Cycling through the untamed beauty of the Long Valley Caldera, gravel riders of Mammoth Tuff explore the raw power of terrain beneath their wheels, surrounded by majestic mountains and pristine alpine lakes. 

Cycling through miles of endless gravel roads filled with sights of waterfalls and fjords is exactly what Hammerhead ambassador Collin Daulong yearns for so he can escape his mind and break up the routine of everyday life.  

On his recent trip to Iceland, Collin found mental stillness while exploring the stunning landscapes of Westfjords aboard his bike.

Training - and racing - at the top level requires commitment, thousands of miles in the saddle, and the ability to make informed decisions with the data at hand. 

For Alice Towers of the 2024 Tour de France Femmes winning team, CANYON//SRAM Racing, Karoo allows her to focus on the road ahead while providing her with the tailored/customized information she needs to train and race at her best. 

Cesar Villalba blends his professional and cycling lives, focusing on luxury and sporting fashion, while remaining utterly unbound by the confines of convention. 

Between blazing up the criterium circuit and glazing loaves at their bakery and café, Bread Pedalers, the Schneider sisters have shown true prowess in all their endeavors.

The 7th edition of Among the Giants was all about seeking challenge. Montenegro delivered with epic climbs, descents, and an endless array of magnificent scenery the riders lovingly coined Durmitor Quest.

Some rides are so legendary, they remain a theory until proven a reality. For their latest project, Safa Brian and Taylor Dawson take one such ride, proving sometimes you need to stop thinking and start riding, even if you’re destined to fail.

Mechanicals and punctures are the name of the game in bike racing. Knowing how to address the issue and continue riding - if possible - is of utmost importance. But how a professional handles that situation is what makes them a champion.

Hammerhead ambassador Hunter Kelley found himself in the world of cycling completely by chance. But after years in the sport and countless miles ridden, he couldn't imagine his professional - or personal - life without it. 

Taking on France's esteemed Concurs des Machines event, Hammerhead ambassador Sophie Gateau headed to the mythical peaks of the Pyrenees, fully equipped with a bespoke mountain bike built just for her… and the bikepacking adventure ahead.